Originally Posted by Chives (Post 1244710)

Decided to check out Godspeed based on what I've heard about them here on MB. I'm a little torn on how I feel about them, though.

I listened to F♯ A♯ ∞ (vinyl version) and 'Like Antennas' and they both were fascinating listens. I've never really heard anything like it before. I definitely see the comparisons between film and tv scores (at points, at least) mentioned way early in the thread. I feel like they try and tell a story through sounds, or something like that. I wasn't really able to pick up on what that story was, but it was still very cool!

On the other hand, it was a bit tiring to listen to multiple songs in a row. Very long pieces, and it was easy to lose focus on the song during the down parts. I know it's part of the pacing to incite atmosphere but that doesn't really help keep me interested. So while I'm interested I also feel like it's not totally accessible to me. I'll give some more listening time to them, though, since my interest outweighs the problems I have.

Originally Posted by Chives (Post 1244710)

Decided to check out Godspeed based on what I've heard about them here on MB. I'm a little torn on how I feel about them, though.

I listened to F♯ A♯ ∞ (vinyl version) and 'Like Antennas' and they both were fascinating listens. I've never really heard anything like it before. I definitely see the comparisons between film and tv scores (at points, at least) mentioned way early in the thread. I feel like they try and tell a story through sounds, or something like that. I wasn't really able to pick up on what that story was, but it was still very cool!

On the other hand, it was a bit tiring to listen to multiple songs in a row. Very long pieces, and it was easy to lose focus on the song during the down parts. I know it's part of the pacing to incite atmosphere but that doesn't really help keep me interested. So while I'm interested I also feel like it's not totally accessible to me. I'll give some more listening time to them, though, since my interest outweighs the problems I have.

Originally Posted by Slow Groove (Post 1245044)

This was my problem with Godspeed when I first listened to them also. I kept listening to them though and it all just clicked one day. They're band of patience.

Originally Posted by Alfred (Post 1245048)

Listen to the CD version of F#A# (infinity). It has some movements that are not present on the vinyl version that are absolutely jaw-dropping.

Originally Posted by Rjinn (Post 1245115)

I've heard a few songs by them. They were kinda slow and chilled for a prog metal band. Other than that fans I know seem to boast about them a lot. Meh, dunno weather they're worth looking to or not.

Originally Posted by Rjinn (Post 1245120)

Sorry just looked into them, that's only what I heard. Assumed they were since they're in the "metal" category genre in stores.